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Chart Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
9.1
Set Up and Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
9.2
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
9.3
Changing Chart Paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
9.4
Calibration Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
10
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
10.1 Cleaning the Drawers and Cabinet Interior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
10.2 Removing the Drawers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
10.3 Reinstalling the Drawers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
10.4 Cleaning the Condenser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
11
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
12
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
1
Thermo Scientific Forma Laboratory Refrigerators
Installation and Operation
1
Introduction
This manual provides installation and operation instructions for
laboratory refrigerators, including general purpose, pharmacy,
and chromatography models.
The
control system, standard on all models, includes:
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Key-operated power and alarm switch
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Preset temperature setpoint (+4ºC)
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Digital temperature display with 0.1ºC resolution
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Graphic temperature display
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Audible and visual power failure indicators
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Alarm silence, ringback, and automatic reset functions
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Pushbutton alarm test
Other standard features include:
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Keyed door locks
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Remote alarm contacts
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CFC-free refrigerant
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CFC-free foamed in-place urethane insulation
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Quiet, hermetically sealed refrigeration compressors
Seven day chart recorders are available as optional accessories
on all models. For descriptions of other options and accessories,
refer to Section 12.
2
Safety Precautions
In this manual and on labels attached to this product, the words
WARNING and CAUTION mean the following:
•
WARNING: a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
•
CAUTION: a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to
the equipment.
Before installing, using or maintaining this product, please be sure
to read this manual and product warning labels carefully. Failure to
follow these instructions may cause this product to malfunction,
which could result in injury or damage.
The following important safety precautions apply to this product:
•
Use this product only in the way described in the product
literature and in this manual. Before using it, verify that this
product is suitable for its intended use.
•
Do not modify system components, especially the controller.
Use OEM exact replacement equipment or parts. Before use,
confirm that the product has not been altered in any way.
•
Your unit must be properly grounded in conformity with
national and local electrical codes. Never connect the unit to
overloaded power sources.
•
Disconnect the unit from all power sources before cleaning,
troubleshooting, or performing other maintenance on the
product or its controls.
3
Pre-Installation
3.1 Unpacking
At delivery, examine the exterior for physical damage while the
carrier’s representative is present. If exterior damage is
present, carefully unpack and inspect the unit and all
accessories for damage.
If there is no exterior damage, unpack and inspect the
equipment within five days of delivery. If you find any damage,
keep the packing materials and immediately report the damage
to the carrier. Do not return goods without written
authorization. When submitting a claim for shipping damage,
request that the carrier inspect the shipping container and
equipment.